Children’s Sacramental Prep

Second Grade

The typical age for reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion is once a child has reached the age of reason (around 7 years old). Immediate preparation for the sacraments is typically received during 2nd grade.

Parent Participation

Both parents and the parish have important roles to play in the formation and education of their children. Preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion in St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastorate includes both in-person sessions with both children and parents in attendance and material to learn at home.

Parish Based

The preparation for sacraments will be in addition to what happens in Family of Faith and Catholic schools. All young people in the parish will prepare together in this same format.

Ongoing Formation

It is expected that children who are preparing for sacraments are simultaneously enrolled in Family of Faith, a Catholic school, and/or receive religious instruction, as an integrated part of homeschooling.

Family Resources

If you have children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion this year, please reference the linked documents below! Contact Sheila Utter if you have any questions.